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The 2026 FIFA World Cup isn't just about soccer.

It's also a massive test for transit, technology and infrastructure.

Get a first look at what's coming up on the Infrastructure Technology Podcast.

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🚧 Autonomous quarry trucks🌲Forest reclamation in Appalachia 🏁 Kubota equipment at NASCAR 🏔️ A tower crane helping carve a mountain. This roundup highlights 8 wild projects with construction equipment.

@CaterpillarInc @JCBna @TakeuchiMFG @MackTrucks

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🎥 AI is becoming another set of eyes on the jobsite. AI-powered camera systems can now detect workers, identify hazards, provide 360-degree visibility, and even help prevent collisions. We spotlight AI cameras from @CaterpillarInc, @Tenna_Co and @BrigadePLC. Watch it now:

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🚁 Need a drone survey but don't want to buy the drone, sensors, software, and training? A new marketplace from @SPHEngineering connects contractors, engineers, and project owners with specialized drone service providers in 38 countries. Read more: https://t.co/4gHKR7oc0K

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💻 One of the coolest new features in Liebherr USA 's connected fleet platform is called Geo-Track. It records historical machine locations, so fleets can review routes, analyze workflows, reduce fuel burn, and more. Check out our article: https://t.co/OXOPPMlwlf

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75% of repair costs trace back to one thing… fluids. Not just oil. Fuel. DEF. Coolant. Most fleets miss the warning signs until it’s too late. The fix? Trend-based analysis + AI = catch failures early, schedule smarter, spend less. 👇

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Awesome Iron Alert 🚨 The Prinoth Panther T23R isn’t your average crawler carrier.

22.5-ton payload
360° rotating dump body
All-new PowerForce undercarriage

Built to haul more, reposition less, and handle the worst terrain you can throw at it. Watch the full breakdown 👇

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🤯 You can now rent construction equipment inside ChatGPT. @UnitedRentals has launched an AI-powered Equipment Agent that helps users in the language model identify machines, compare options, and start the rental process through a conversational interface. https://t.co/rD71I98hwB

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👀 Cameras are getting smarter. In this discussion, @BrigadePLC CEO Corey Heniser explains how AI camera systems are evolving from passive recording tools into active safety systems that can detect people, support operator training, and reduce incidents. https://t.co/P7U9bPsffC

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Modern quarries love big wheel loaders. They are built to move material. This showcase highlights large loaders from @CaterpillarInc, Liebherr, @hyundaiceusa, and @JCBna, focusing in on cool tech like electric drives and operator assistance features.

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AI is everywhere… except your jobsite. 🤔 A new Dewalt survey shows only 8% of construction pros actually use AI today — even though ~90% say it’s the future. So what’s the holdup? Training.

Here’s where AI is starting to show up 👇

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🔧 Tired of attachment failures? This article highlights 5 common mistakes fleets make with buckets, brooms, augers, rotary cutters, and other attachments: https://t.co/tRtz0AcPMv Skipping grease intervals • Ignoring hose wear • Overlooking gearbox maintenance • And more.

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@BobcatCompany just added a new rental-ready air compressor. The PA375V brings FlexAir tech, dialing airflow and pressure in real time for better efficiency. More uptime. Less fuss. ⚙️💨👇

https://t.co/KNEmisWVLP

#ConstructionEquipment #RentalEquipment

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2026 Scissor Lift Update: Insights @JLG_Industries, @GenieLift & @SkyjackInc

Tight aisles. Tall racks. Zero room for error. Today’s scissor lifts are evolving fast. Thanks to data centers, lithium-ion batteries, micro lift demand and smarter safety tech. https://t.co/hBrS1SXdAf

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Mecalac is heading south. The company is relocating to South Carolina to join parent company Fayat Group — bringing faster parts, better support, and tighter brand collaboration.

Big move. 👇

https://t.co/xyeCf9LcEW

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Machines that see you. And stop. 👀🛑 @DEVELONna and others are pushing AI safety tech fast — 360° cameras, human detection, virtual walls, and auto E-stops.

This isn’t alerts. It’s action. 👇

https://t.co/CpnTGN6CbU

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Old Iron Alert 🚨

Before modern excavators, there was Bantam. The Schield brothers turned scrap parts, farm grit, and smart engineering into a respected line of cable excavators starting in the 1940s. A cool slice of equipment history. Learn more: https://t.co/lL8EbXChlz

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More tons. Less fuel. Same tough jobs. Komatsu North America just dropped the HM460-6 ADT — packing 46.3-ton payload, smarter traction control, and a new high-output powertrain. Built for mud, grades, and long haul days. https://t.co/6Nis1MvSq9

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Electric equipment is growing — but not evenly. ⚡ New research shows China is dominating battery-electric construction machinery, especially wheel loaders, while North America remains slow to adopt.

Who’s leading, who’s lagging, and what’s next? https://t.co/fNnoKcpqOS

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Less guessing. More wrenching. 🔧 TEXA diagnostic tools put fault codes, live data, regens, and calibrations all in one place — so your machines spend less time sitting and more time making money.

Watch this quick hit 👇